Girls Night (short film)

Alyson is hosting a small gathering with her closest friends for Halloween night. The young women enjoy some wine, snacks and a few scary movies throughout the evening but they may not be entirely alone.

‘Girls Night’ is written and directed by David Teixeira. Genuine, believable characters from talented actors and realistic dialogue invite the audience to the small slumber party.

The costume design is very original with make-up effects that are subtle and disturbing at the same time. Look for a few references to some horror classics, too.

‘Girls Night’ has some fun camera angles and plot developments that honor the horror movies of the 70’s in the sub-genre. The only real disappointment in this one is it leaves us wanting more. Teixeira has announced a sequel is in production, though.

As of this writing, ‘Girls Night’ is available on YouTube and well worth the 13 minute investment.

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THE FINAL CUT

Is it worthy of a spot in your permanent library or should it be left on the cutting room floor?
The final cut score includes five categories on a scale of 1-10 and calculated for a final percentage.

CATEGORIES

Originality: have we seen it all before?

Acting/Script: Do the actors and writers have any talent or are they just well-connected to the filmmaker?

Plot: It does not need to be plausible but it should be enjoyable or interesting.

Appropriate gore: Is there some good gore and is it used the right way?

Production value: Lights, camera, sound quality, etc.

SCORES:

90-100%-Drop what you are doing and get to a streaming service. Grab the popcorn, drinks and your favorite hockey mask. Whatever you do, find a way to see this one!

80-89%-Sometimes it is better to stay home on Saturday night. You will be glad you stayed home with this one.

70-79%-Then again, maybe you should have gone out. This one is nothing special but it can pass the time if you are working the overnight shift or babysitting some little demons while everyone else is out having fun.

60-69%-this is actually the most insulting kind of bad film because the producers, director, studio, etc., try to pass it off as a legitimate horror movie. It is a slap in the face to fans who expect and deserve better.

59% and below -Hey guys, my dad gave me a video camera for my birthday so let’s make a movie. The critics in the cutting room sat through this piece of “S.” We watched the whole thing and wanted to stab ourselves in the face. At least you get to miss this one.